Our regular weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town. This week, the people behind Medlar open their second restaurant in 15 years and Bangladeshi food comes to Camden.
Cornus
Pimlico - 27 Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9NF
It's been 15 years since Medlar opened in Chelsea, but the same team are finally ready to open their second restaurant. This time they've brought in ex-Angler chef Gary Foulkes to run things in their new Pimlico restaurant, which is just around the corner from Victoria station. We're told the menu will be seasonal and "grounded in the traditional principles of French cuisine" and it sounds like the room itself will be pretty impressive, with floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. This opening is certainly going to be one to watch.
Opening date: 23 July 2024 (soft launch from 23 July - 3 August with 30% off food)
Dhakaah
Camden - 2nd Floor, Hawley Wharf Market, 3 Camden Lock PLC, London NW1 8AA
This is the latest arrival inside Hawley Wharf in Camden. The Bangladeshi-inspired Dhakaah (basing its name on the country's capital) is aiming to bring the nation's food into the mainstream in the UK. While they'll use free-range British ingredients, expect some specific additions like Kalijeera rice. Dishes include Fuchka, a Bangladeshi version of Pani Puri, filled with spiced potato, chickpeas and spiced tamarind water and even the cocktails will showcase Bangladeshi flavours.
Opening date: 24 July 2024
Opened last week
As a quick reminder - here's what opened in the capital last week:
Holy Carrot (Notting Hill) - A high-profile plant-based supper club settles down in its own place.
The Hound (Chiswick) - The latest JKS pub, who are also behind The Cadogan Arms.
Sandwich Sandwich (City of London) - Already causing enormous queues, this is London's latest vital sensation.
Lahpet Larder (Bermondsey) - The Burmese restaurant goes south of the river.
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